My debut novel, THE BLACK WALNUT TREE, is set in the late '70s and early '80s in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. I have that era down because I lived it and it was my absolute favorite! But when I wasn't sure if the car my antagonist drives was even off the production line, or a certain brand of whiskey was already in the hands of consumers, I needed a little help. It's a work of fiction, but why set it in the '70s if I can't keep you there? I loved that I never had to leav

When my partner and I wanted to do something special for the guys who work with us on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Maarten, we went beyond simply giving them money or bringing them gifts from the US. We consider them family, and a beautiful older woman who everyone calls "Auntie" takes care of 15 island children every day in their home. Some of the children have even moved in permanently. So, we decided to buy them a goat. We purchased it from the local Goat Man and

I recently stumbled upon an independent book publisher who requested a full manuscript of my debut novel. The possibility of getting...

I've always wanted to write and illustrate a children's book - one that makes them laugh, teaches them something interesting, and stays...

Couldn't help but share this Valentine's gift from my partner! I knew it was real when I completed my first novel, but to hear one of my...

I could never have accomplished so much in my life without the most beautiful and supportive people I have ever known. Thank you! Thank you!